County of Mono
Overview
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— Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker I
— Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency\'s discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. Social Worker II
— Working under general direction, Social Worker II is the journey level in the Social Worker series. Employees at this level are expected to carry a full caseload of moderately difficult cases requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for service. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs. However, at the agency\'s discretion, Social Worker II may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. Employees work with a high degree of independence in administering services and in using agency or community resources. Some positions may determine initial and continuing eligibility for one or more aid programs. Social Worker II differs from Social Worker III in that the latter is the advanced journey level, assigned the more complex cases, specialized functions and/or leadworker duties. Social Worker III
— Under general direction, the Social Worker III carries a difficult caseload involving the determination of need for basic social services functions for applicants or clients; performs social studies and assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature; and performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker III is the advanced journey level in the Social Worker series. Incumbents are normally assigned a selected caseload of the more difficult cases and when needed are given supervisory consultation in development of treatment plans. They may also be assigned to a specialized function requiring a high degree of perception such as a special problem caseload or they are assigned to a specific geographic or functional area such as Court Investigations, Family Maintenance/Reunification, Emergency Response, Child/Adult Protection, or Foster Care. A Social Worker III may act as a lead worker to other social service workers. Incumbents are expected to work independently. Social Worker III differs from Social Worker II in that the former receives the more difficult assignments requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for services. Incumbents normally work with a high degree of independence of action in administering services and in making use of agency or community resources. Social Worker III differs from Social Worker IV-A/B in that the latter is the most experienced worker and requires both advanced education and social work experience. Social Worker IV
— Under general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker IV A/B requires a Master\'s degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
— Social Worker I/II receive direct supervision; Social Worker III and IV have varying levels of supervision and may act as lead workers. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING Social Worker I & II
— Note: For Social Worker I, duties are performed at the entry/trainee level. Conducts interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home, in the office, or via telephone to assess the basic social, physical, and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services Performs case studies and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types and methods of treatment Assesses reports of suspected abuse; may be required to work on-call; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys Develops and carries out culturally sensitive non-complex to moderate treatment plans for an assigned caseload in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements; assists clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals Refers clients to other staff members, or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocates on the clients\' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources Interprets policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to applicants, clients and others within the scope of their responsibility Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families and service providers May testify in court May be assigned to specialized functions Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members Provides community outreach for various agency programs Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics Performs related duties as assigned Social Worker II
— In addition to the above responsibilities, carries a caseload that includes cases with moderate difficulty; provides counseling or supporting for complex or specialized needs; crisis intervention; mentors staff and/or provides training as needed. Carries a caseload that includes cases with issues of moderate difficulty Counseling or supporting clients with complex or specialized needs; provides crisis intervention Providing self-help information, education, and services; works with client and caregivers to develop and improve caregiving and independent living skills Obtaining and evaluating policy, medical, and psychological reports May serve as mentor to staff, orients staff, provides training and guidance on cases Social Worker III
— In addition to the above, carries a more difficult caseload and may have lead responsibilities and supervisory consultation in plan development. Carries a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence Receives and responds to reports of suspected abuse; investigates and assesses to protect vulnerable populations; may testify in court Develops and carries out social treatment plans; ensures services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner Leads or mentors peers; may supervise small groups Interprets policies and coordinates services with community partners Social Worker IV
— Performs advanced journey level case management and may supervise or consult. Responsibilities include complex counseling, protective services, and coordination with other agencies. Performs advanced case studies and develops intensive treatment plans Ensures services meet regulatory and ethical standards Functions as a senior casework consultant and leads complex caseloads Coordinates and monitors family visitations; prepares court reports and safety plans MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Social Worker I Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; Pattern 2: Completion of 30 college semester units or 45 quarter units including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in social welfare, etc.; One year of full-time experience in related roles OR three years of direct client services experience in a public/private agency. Examples of acceptable courses are listed in the original description. Social Worker II
— Pattern 1: One year of entry-level social work case management experience in the Social Worker I classification; Pattern 2: One year of social work case management experience plus 30 semester units or 45 quarter units with 15/22.5 in related fields. Qualifying description provided in original text. Social Worker III
— Pattern 1: One year of journey-level experience; Pattern 2: Two years with degree and coursework; Pattern 3: Bachelor\'s degree plus master\'s coursework in relevant fields. See original content for detailed patterns. Social Worker IV
— Master\'s degree in Social Work or equivalent; or one year of advanced journey level experience with a Master\'s in related fields; other qualifying combinations listed in original text. TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100%
— Examinations assess knowledge, skills, and abilities; minimum 70% to be eligible for list. See original for details on Education & Experience examination. ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION ,
RETEST PERIOD ,
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
— See original for details (summarized in this refined description). GENERAL INFORMATION
— This position has standard civil service qualification notices, visa sponsorship limitations, and examination terms. Background checks and other requirements may apply. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
— The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. ABOUT THE AGENCY
— Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mono County Department of Health and Human Services, CalHR; contact details as provided in the original document.
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To apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss POSITION INFORMATION
— Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker I
— Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency\'s discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. Social Worker II
— Working under general direction, Social Worker II is the journey level in the Social Worker series. Employees at this level are expected to carry a full caseload of moderately difficult cases requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for service. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs. However, at the agency\'s discretion, Social Worker II may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. Employees work with a high degree of independence in administering services and in using agency or community resources. Some positions may determine initial and continuing eligibility for one or more aid programs. Social Worker II differs from Social Worker III in that the latter is the advanced journey level, assigned the more complex cases, specialized functions and/or leadworker duties. Social Worker III
— Under general direction, the Social Worker III carries a difficult caseload involving the determination of need for basic social services functions for applicants or clients; performs social studies and assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature; and performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker III is the advanced journey level in the Social Worker series. Incumbents are normally assigned a selected caseload of the more difficult cases and when needed are given supervisory consultation in development of treatment plans. They may also be assigned to a specialized function requiring a high degree of perception such as a special problem caseload or they are assigned to a specific geographic or functional area such as Court Investigations, Family Maintenance/Reunification, Emergency Response, Child/Adult Protection, or Foster Care. A Social Worker III may act as a lead worker to other social service workers. Incumbents are expected to work independently. Social Worker III differs from Social Worker II in that the former receives the more difficult assignments requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for services. Incumbents normally work with a high degree of independence of action in administering services and in making use of agency or community resources. Social Worker III differs from Social Worker IV-A/B in that the latter is the most experienced worker and requires both advanced education and social work experience. Social Worker IV
— Under general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker IV A/B requires a Master\'s degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
— Social Worker I/II receive direct supervision; Social Worker III and IV have varying levels of supervision and may act as lead workers. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING Social Worker I & II
— Note: For Social Worker I, duties are performed at the entry/trainee level. Conducts interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home, in the office, or via telephone to assess the basic social, physical, and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services Performs case studies and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types and methods of treatment Assesses reports of suspected abuse; may be required to work on-call; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys Develops and carries out culturally sensitive non-complex to moderate treatment plans for an assigned caseload in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements; assists clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals Refers clients to other staff members, or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocates on the clients\' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources Interprets policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to applicants, clients and others within the scope of their responsibility Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families and service providers May testify in court May be assigned to specialized functions Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members Provides community outreach for various agency programs Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics Performs related duties as assigned Social Worker II
— In addition to the above responsibilities, carries a caseload that includes cases with moderate difficulty; provides counseling or supporting for complex or specialized needs; crisis intervention; mentors staff and/or provides training as needed. Carries a caseload that includes cases with issues of moderate difficulty Counseling or supporting clients with complex or specialized needs; provides crisis intervention Providing self-help information, education, and services; works with client and caregivers to develop and improve caregiving and independent living skills Obtaining and evaluating policy, medical, and psychological reports May serve as mentor to staff, orients staff, provides training and guidance on cases Social Worker III
— In addition to the above, carries a more difficult caseload and may have lead responsibilities and supervisory consultation in plan development. Carries a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence Receives and responds to reports of suspected abuse; investigates and assesses to protect vulnerable populations; may testify in court Develops and carries out social treatment plans; ensures services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner Leads or mentors peers; may supervise small groups Interprets policies and coordinates services with community partners Social Worker IV
— Performs advanced journey level case management and may supervise or consult. Responsibilities include complex counseling, protective services, and coordination with other agencies. Performs advanced case studies and develops intensive treatment plans Ensures services meet regulatory and ethical standards Functions as a senior casework consultant and leads complex caseloads Coordinates and monitors family visitations; prepares court reports and safety plans MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Social Worker I Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; Pattern 2: Completion of 30 college semester units or 45 quarter units including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in social welfare, etc.; One year of full-time experience in related roles OR three years of direct client services experience in a public/private agency. Examples of acceptable courses are listed in the original description. Social Worker II
— Pattern 1: One year of entry-level social work case management experience in the Social Worker I classification; Pattern 2: One year of social work case management experience plus 30 semester units or 45 quarter units with 15/22.5 in related fields. Qualifying description provided in original text. Social Worker III
— Pattern 1: One year of journey-level experience; Pattern 2: Two years with degree and coursework; Pattern 3: Bachelor\'s degree plus master\'s coursework in relevant fields. See original content for detailed patterns. Social Worker IV
— Master\'s degree in Social Work or equivalent; or one year of advanced journey level experience with a Master\'s in related fields; other qualifying combinations listed in original text. TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100%
— Examinations assess knowledge, skills, and abilities; minimum 70% to be eligible for list. See original for details on Education & Experience examination. ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION ,
RETEST PERIOD ,
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
— See original for details (summarized in this refined description). GENERAL INFORMATION
— This position has standard civil service qualification notices, visa sponsorship limitations, and examination terms. Background checks and other requirements may apply. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
— The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. ABOUT THE AGENCY
— Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mono County Department of Health and Human Services, CalHR; contact details as provided in the original document.
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